phosphate — meaning in English
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English meaning
- phosphate noun A chemical compound derived from phosphoric acid, widely used in fertilizers and found in living cells.
Senses
phosphate is used for these senses in English:
- phosphate (chemistry) Any salt or ester of phosphoric acid.
phosphate — full definition
- noun A chemical compound derived from phosphoric acid, widely used in fertilizers and found in living cells.
- noun A fizzy drink flavored with fruit syrup and a small amount of phosphoric acid, historically served at soda fountains.
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